I never called my work an ‘art.’ It’s part of show business, the business of building entertainment.

That’s the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.

If you focus on what you left behind, you will never see what lies ahead.

Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination.

Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.

I always look on the optimistic side of life.

I love Mickey Mouse more than any woman I have ever known.

Whenever I go on a ride, I’m always thinking of what’s wrong with the thing and how it can be improved.

First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.

It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.

You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.

Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.

Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.

I have never been interested in personal gain or profit. This business and this studio have been my entire life.

I am not influenced by the techniques or fashions of any other motion picture company.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.

All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.